Plant Maintenance Manager or Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager

Company: Waste Management
Location: Avon
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Preferred Skills and Experience: Minimum of three years of leadership experience. Minimum of seven years of hands-on plant maintenance experience; maintenance and repair of conveyor belts, industrial machines; electrical, hydraulics. Ability to train and develop employees. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Shift: Day shift I. Job Summary Plans, directs and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages, approximately, eight (8) employees: Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Technicians across three shifts. Manages the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time. Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Schedules needed repair to have minimum interference. Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs. Coordinates the efficient operation of facilities with project engineers. Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment. Analyzes cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs. Makes recommendations thereon to the Plant Manager. Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives. Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. 7 years of relevant work experience in engineering and maintenance of equipment and facilities (in addition to education requirement). B. Preferred Qualifications IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Repetitive Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Sitting Talking Hearing This job operates in a plant setting; also, a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $90,000 - $130,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay. V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click. "Apply."

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